Fungal biofilm associated with long-term central venous access device: Complications and therapeutic difficulties

Fungal infections associated with biofilms in biomedical devices are refractory to antifungal treatment and usually require the timely removal of the device, as well as the administration of systemic antifungals. We present the case of a 36-yearold female patient who received pain therapy administ...

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Main Authors: Giancarlo Pérez-Lazo, Julio Maquera-Afaray, Renzo Soca, Kevin Pacheco-Barrios, Raúl Castillo-Córdova
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de San Martín de Porres 2018-08-01
Series:Horizonte Médico
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Online Access:http://www.horizontemedicina.usmp.edu.pe/index.php/horizontemed/article/view/829/475